20 June 2019

Dampness causes mould, and mould can cause health problems. Landlords are obligated to keep their rental homes free from mould, and cannot rent a property to occupants until mould and dampness problems have been addressed. Mould typically occurs when the gutters of the property fail, or pipes develop leaks. Poor ventilation, roof leaks, and ineffective insulation can also lead to mould.

26 May 2019

The need to provide rental homes in New Zealand with proper insulation has been in the news since 2016 when the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) underwent some major changes. The deadline for landlords to adhere to the new compliance standards is 1st July 2019. Now that we are about to enter the month of June, […]

25 April 2019

Most landlords and tenants will have heard about the two most common tenancy agreements, i.e., periodic and fixed-term tenancies. Understanding the differences between these types is very important as it can help you decide which suits you best. Let’s take a look at what each of these tenancy agreements entail. What is a Periodic Tenancy? […]

25 March 2019

You can increase the rent you charge on your investment property regularly to achieve the highest possible return on your investment. This extra income will help cover the regular repair and maintenance costs incurred by the property.

26 February 2019

Phil Twyford, the minister of Housing and Urban Development, recently announced new changes to the Healthy Home Standards as defined by the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act. Introduced in 2017, this act helps develop and/or sustain the quality of New Zealand’s rental housing.

13 September 2018

It’s time to make sure that all your winter maintenance is done before we enter spring. Both landlords and tenants have tasks they need to complete and it is important to know what is expected of you so you can satisfy your responsibilities.